Concept

The Interactive Signalling Laboratory (SigLab) is an educational toolkit that teaches railway signalling with physical components, constrained movement, and collaborative operation tasks.

Learning goals

• Understand signalling logic through direct interaction.
• Practice block conditions and route dependencies.
• Build system-thinking skills around safety constraints.
• Learn with cooperative, scenario-based sessions.

What makes SigLab different

• Physical model and game flow instead of slide-only instruction.
• Discrete movement and timing that keep operational effects visible.
• Progressive complexity from starter sessions to advanced tasks.

Target audiences

• Railway engineering students
• Vocational and professional railway training
• Higher-education teaching teams
• Museums and outreach contexts

Versions

• Paper-focused prototyping workflows
• Wooden and 3D-printed durable setup